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Roster Moves: Colts Sign Safety Rolan Milligan To Practice Squad

New York Giants quarterback Kyle Lauletta (17) is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive back Rolan Milligan (41) while scrambling with the ball during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts today signed safety Rolan Milligan to the practice squad and released quarterback Phillip Walker from the practice squad.

Milligan, 5-10, 200 pounds, spent time on the Detroit Lions practice squad earlier this season. He participated in the Lions’ 2018 offseason program and training camp before being waived during final cuts on September 1. In 2017, Milligan spent time on Detroit’s active roster and practice squad but did not see game action. He participated in the Dallas Cowboys’ 2016 offseason program and training camp before being waived on August 16, 2016. Milligan was originally signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2016.

Walker, 5-11, 216 pounds, has had three stints on Indianapolis’ practice squad this season. He participated in the team’s 2018 offseason program and training camp before being waived during final cuts on September 1. Walker signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts on January 1, 2018. He spent the entire 2017 season on Indianapolis’ practice squad. Walker was originally signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2017.